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If you’ve ever wondered why Comcast is late for your appointment, it may be because their contractors are too busy doing doughnuts in the snow with their work vans, as shown in this awesome video! When I showed this to Carey, he said, “I actually like them more having seen it.” Whooo, it’s Comcastic!

(Thanks to Waldon!)

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